CHARACTER DESIGN ● STEPHEN SILVER
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
During this 10-day intensive course with Stephen Silver, the learning will focus on character design.
After studying the main principles of character design and their importance, you will work on the different stages of the industry in character design: clean-up, turnarounds, line-up, posing, expressions,…
You will design unique characters, understanding how to get out of clichés.
You will also learn how to present your work in a portfolio, how to receive critiques and improve your work.
LEVEL
Fundamentals ● Intermediate ● Advanced
PRE REQUISITE
Basic human anatomy & proportions knowledge and some drawing experience.
REQUESTED MATERIAL
* Coming soon
THE TEACHER
Stephen Silver is a distinguished professional whose multifaceted career spans over thirty years.
He has made significant contributions as a character designer (Kim Possible, Danny Phantom), author, creativity speaker, teacher,…
Website : Stephen Silver
Program
Monday, September 23rd
- Day - 1
- Introduction to Character Design
- Overview of character design principles. Understanding the importance of strong character development.
Tuesday, September 24th
- Day - 2
- Proportions and Anatomy
- Study of human proportions. Basic anatomy for character artists.
Wednesday, September 25th
- Day - 3
- Observational Drawing Techniques / Caricature / Blind feeling
- Gesture drawing and capturing movement. Analyzing real-world references for character inspiration. Live sketching people in public as we walk around town.
Thursday, September 26th
- Day - 4
- Contrast & Form
- Breaking down contrast in shapes and forms of characters and design.
Friday, September 27th
- Day - 5
- Silhouette and Shape Language
- Exploring silhouette design. Using shapes to define character personalities.
Monday, September 30th
- Day - 6
- Designing Unique Characters. Costume and Clothing Design
- Breaking away from clichés. Developing original character concepts.
Tuesday, October 1st
- Day - 7
- Expressions & Emotions
- Creating expressive faces and body language. Conveying emotions through character design.
Wednesday, October 02nd
- Day - 8
- Character Turnarounds and Poses
- Constructing character turnarounds. Dynamic posing for storytelling.
Thursday, October 03rd
- Day - 9
- Attitudes / Special poses
- Understanding posing and attitudes. Live drawing out in the streets of Paris.
Friday, October 04th
- Day - 10
- Portfolio Building and Feedback
- Assembling a character design portfolio. Receiving critique and improving your work.